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• Book Lists, Book Lists…

  And this particular one from Australia…Apparently, every year Australia puts out a list of 101 best books of all time from information gathered from the people.... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Lost in Morton

  

  Title: The Distant HoursAuthor: Kate MortonPublisher: Washington Square PressLength: 562 pagesKate Morton writes my favorite general fiction sub-genre. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Real-Time Review

  

  I always take notes and comment in the margins or in a journal through out my reviews.  But recently, I read a friend’s novel while he was on facebook chatting... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• True to the Code

  

  Title: True to the CodeAuthor: Peter DevineWhile reading Peter Devine’s new book True to the Code, I realized that this is not a book to read in one sitting. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• July 2013 Events!

  

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  Posted on 20 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Love The Magic School Bus? Need a Pet Lizard?

  

  Well, technically she’s a bearded dragon.Title: The Magic School BusAuthor: Joanna Cole and Bruce DegenWhile I was out hosting events, my husband got the kiddo... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Philip Schubert Speaks About His Book…

  

  Title: Letters to the GranddaughterAuthor: Philip Schubert Anakalian Whims Readers,I’m really pleased to accept A.K. Klemm’s invitation to be a guest blogger an... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Storybound

  

  Title: StoryboundAuthor: Marissa BurtPublisher: Harper Collins ChildrensGenre: Middle Grade/ Young Adult/ FantasyLength: 406 pagesPhenomenal premise! It hooked... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• L.B. Simmons to Release Second Novel

  

  The author of Running on Empty not only just got her first book trailer released into the ether, but tomorrow will start the publishing process of her second... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Polar Bears Aren’t Really White…

  

  …And other fun facts you learn with your two year old while reading Magic Tree House…So onward with The Magic Tree House Adventures.  We read Ghost Town at... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• You Don’t Have to Be Fast. But You’d Better Be Fearless

  

  Title: Born to RunAuthor: Christopher McDougallPublisher: Vintage BooksGenre: SportsLength: 282 pagesI love to run.  I used to run 3-5 miles a day in college.  ... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Finder’s Keepers

  

  THE WEEKLY LOW DOWN ON KIDS BOOKSTitle: A Rock is LivelyAuthor & Illustrator: Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia LongGenre: Non-fiction Picture Books/ Children’sAs... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• When I’m Not Reading… I Still Hang out in Bookstores…

  

  And I love hanging out in bookstores with Aoristos, Wine, Cheese, and more Aoristos!Good Books in the Woods of The Woodlands was kind enough to host a wine and... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 BOOKS

• Rules, Rules, Rules… Are There for a Reason.

  

  Title: The Princess BrideAuthor: William GoldmanLength: 255 pagesPeople give me crap about it all the time, especially my fellow book clubbers: I won’t watch... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• When I Am Not Reading – Comicpalooza 2013 Day Three

  

  Such a nice guy. He was running off to get a snack, but took time to chat with me and take a few pictures. I’m kind of weird about celebrities… they are people... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• When I Am Not Reading – Comicpalooza 2013 Day Two

  

  Started the day with the most awesome family ever!Fantastic costume!Alessandra Torresani is such a sweet person… and I think maybe a little in love with our... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• When I Am Not Reading – Comicpalooza 2013 Day One

  

  Our fabulous booth!Our very own Wonder Woman and Daenerys!This little girl was so adorable! Can’t wait to take my kiddo!Me and Kristen Holden- RiedI love me som... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Local Events in June!

  

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  Posted on 21 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• More Great Things from Chris Rogers…

  

  Title: Slice of LifeAuthor: Chris RogersGenre: Mystery/SuspenseLength: 390 pagesThe fourth novel in the Dixie Flannigan series, Slice of Life is actually only... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Easy Breezy Reads…

  

  Title: Mercy Watson Fights CrimeAuthor: Kate DiCamilloI heard a rumor that Kate DiCamillo used to work for Half Price Books. With that being said, and me being... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE